Trump Says US Will Lift Turkey Sanctions, Decide on Selling F-35s
President Donald Trump said he would lift sanctions off Turkey and make a decision on a potential sale of F-35s to Ankara as he began a meeting on Tuesday with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit.
In 2020, Washington imposed CAATSA sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition of Russian S-400 air defense systems. It also removed Ankara from the F-35 fighter jet program, a move Turkey called unjust and illegal.
Trump was expected to throw his support behind the potential sale of F-35s during the visit to Ankara, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, even as legal and congressional hurdles have yet to be fully resolved.
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AI GeneratedThe speaker expresses a strong intention to lift sanctions on Turkey, citing a positive relationship and Turkey's loyalty compared to other nations. The discussion emphasizes a commitment to supporting Turkey, particularly regarding the maintenance and rehabilitation of aircraft engines for planes they purchased from the United States.